Top Moments of the 1920s

The first decade of Ohio Stadium

  • 1922

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    The First Game

    Ohio State plays its first game in Ohio Stadium, a 5-0 win over visiting Ohio Wesleyan. The crowd of over 25,000 was the largest to ever see a football game in the state of Ohio at that time.

  • 1922

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    Dedication Game

    Ohio Stadium hosts its dedication game on Oct. 21, 1922, a 19-0 loss to Michigan in front of an estimated crowd of over 70,000. 

  • 1924

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    First Big Ten Victory in Ohio Stadium

    Ohio State picks up its first-ever conference win at Ohio Stadium, defeating Purdue 7-0 on October 4.

  • 1924

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    Ohio State plays its 300th all-time game

    Ohio State welcomed Wooster to mark its 300th all-time game. The teams played to a 7-7 tie.

  • 1925

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    Biggest win in Ohio Stadium

    Ohio State shuts out heavily favored Columbia, 9-0, for the Buckeyes’ biggest win at Ohio Stadium to date.

  • 1925

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    Red Grange's final game

    Over 80,000 fans pile into Ohio Stadium to see Harold “Red” Grange play in his final collegiate game, a 14-9 victory for Illinois over Ohio State.  

  • 1928

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    First win over Michigan in Ohio Stadium

    Ohio State earned its first-ever victory over Michigan in Ohio Stadium with a 19-7 win over the Wolverines on Oct. 20, 1928.

Feature Game of the 1920s

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Ohio State defeats highly-regarded Columbia.

Game Recap – The Lantern Oct. 19, 1925

Ohio Stadium in Photos

📸 100 Years at Ohio Stadium: Building the 'Shoe

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Top 100 Moments

  • 1930s

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    National Prominence

    Under new leadership, Ohio State reaches new levels of success. The great Jesse Owens establishes himself as the world’s greatest athlete.

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  • 1940s

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    Top of the Mountain

    Head coach Paul Brown leads Ohio State to its first national championship; Les Horvath is the first Buckeye to win the Heisman Trophy

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  • 1950s

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    Woody, Hop & National Prominence

    Woody Hayes begins his 27-year run as head coach in 1951 and the Buckeyes score a pair of national championships

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  • 1960s

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    National Titles Nearly Bookend Decade

    NCAA crowns in 1961 and 1968 highlight tumultuous 10 years

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  • 1970s

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    Buckeyes are the first to reach four-straight Rose Bowls

    The 10-year war with Michigan features epic battles; Archie Griffin becomes only two-time Heisman Trophy winner

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  • 1980s

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    Primetime

    We all loved the 80s and the Buckeyes were one of the most exciting teams to watch all decade.

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  • 1990s

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    Stars abound perform in the Horseshoe

    Ohio State vies for several national titles and regains it’s stand among the top teams in the Big Ten Conference

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  • 2000s

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    A New Century

    The Shoe rings in its second century with endless exciting moments, including the 2002 National Championship and the first No. 1 vs. No. 2 matchup in stadium history

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  • 2010s

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    Another Era of Dominance

    Football elictrifies, adding another national title but the return of Ohio Stadium as a concert venue invigorates campus and Central Ohio.

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